CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The polls are closed and votes are being tabulated for several local races, including Cincinnati’s mayoral race.

Soon, Cincinnatians will find out who their next mayor will be: The Democratic incumbent, Aftab Pureval, or his Republican challenger, Cory Bowman.

The term length for mayor is four years and can only be served twice consecutively. If Pureval is re-elected, this will be his last term.

November 2025 Election Results

Crime and public safety will be a motivating factor for voters in the race.

In October, Pureval and Bowman participated in the first mayoral debate at Xavier University , discussing multiple topics, including public safety and zoning and development.

Both candidates previously agreed in October that crime continues to be an issue the city f

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